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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.48, 9,541.79 and 4,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.48, 9,541.79 and 4,171.54 is: 6,249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.48 : 9,541.79 = 4,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.48/9,541.79 = 4,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.48x = 9,541.79 × 4,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.48x = 39,803,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803,958.66/6,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.17

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